Olea Hotel

Olea Hotel is located in a residential area of Sonoma County wine country’s charming Glen Ellen. It's quiet and peaceful, with vineyards and restaurants within easy reach. Renovated rooms are modern and comfortable. The gourmet breakfast, included with every stay, provides an ideal start to a busy day of wine tasting.

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Location

7/10

Olea Hotel is located in Glen Ellen. With a population of just under 800 people, Glen Ellen is one of Sonoma wine country’s quieter locales. However, a good number of restaurants, wine tasting rooms and wineries call it home. Benziger Family Winery is a 1.5-mile drive, Jack London State Historic Park is just shy of two miles away.

The hotel is about a 20-minute drive from Sonoma Plaza, and 25 minutes from Sonoma County’s largest city, Santa Rosa. For those thinking about touring Napa Valley, the 25-mile or so drive to downtown Napa will take a little less than an hour. A rental car is a must for exploring Wine Country; there is no public transport.

Style & character

8/10

Olea Hotel is a small boutique hotel, built around 1900, set on the hillside of a historic Sonoma wine country property. Rooms are located in three two-storey buildings, connected by shady walking paths with numerous cushy chairs to sit and linger.

Fire scars are still visible surrounding the property and its neighborhood: the hotel was closed for nearly a year after the 2017 firestorm that devastated parts of Northern California wine country. The fire burned two guest cottages, but there was minimal damage to the rest of the property. During the closure all rooms were renovated and a pool and hot tub were added.

Service & facilities

8/10

Olea Hotel boasts a pool and hot tub that’s open 24/7. The pool is heated year-round, and lit for nighttime use. The firepit typically light ups around dusk and turns off by 11pm. There is no spa, but there is a massage room and a variety of massage options can be arranged. Complimentary coffee, tea, and wine can be found in the lobby.

Concierge services are available for guests looking for assistance to plan their days in Sonoma wine country. Complimentary wine is available in the lobby daily, and wine tastings with assorted local wineries, are held one night a week. Staff are genuinely friendly and helpful.

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Rooms

8/10

There are a number of room categories to choose from; Hillside King Rooms are the property’s standard equivalent, but no two rooms are alike. Furnishings, décor, art, and colour accents, vary slightly from one room to the next, but all rooms are modern in feel with clean lines.

Room 14, an Upper View King Room has an extra sparkle thanks to silver and gold wallpaper on the wall behind the bed, and a shiny, circular chandelier in the center of the room. In addition to a gas fireplace ignited with the flip of a switch, the room boasts a private balcony overlooking the pool area.

The bathroom has dual sinks and a vanity with room for two, plus a shower/tub combination. EO toiletries, in large refillable bottles, are provided. Bathrooms in all accommodations have heated floors. All rooms have fridges, televisions, filtered water, and complimentary snacks including cereal bars, peanuts, and crisps.

Food & drink

8/10

There is no onsite restaurant at Olea Hotel, but a two-course plated breakfast is included with every stay. Dishes change daily and with the season, and include a sweet and a savoury option. The first course might include a homemade yogurt parfait with stone fruit and toasted almonds.

Main dishes include the likes of stuffed brioche French toast with mascarpone, Meyer lemon butter and berry compote; or scrambled eggs with a corn fritter, spiced carrot puree, micro greens, and homemade Yucatan chicken sausage. There is also a small buffet of homemade honey granola, yogurt, breads, and a fresh baked good such as apple cream cheese oat streusel bars. Breakfast is served from 8.30-10:30am in the dining room just off the lobby.

Value for money

8/10

Hillside King Rooms from $200 (£153) in low season; and from $475 (£363) in high. Upper View King Rooms from $249 (£190) in low season; and from $525 (£401) in high. Breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi and parking, and two EV charging stations are available.

Access for guests with disabilities?

From 2019 there will be an ADA-compliant cottage.

Family-friendly?

Families are welcome, but there are no special amenities. One room has two queen beds.